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KTM / Re: Jetting Help - KTM390 1981

« on: April 02, 2012, 08:56:07 PM »

Great, guys. Thanks for the help.

Sent from my rotary dial telephone...............

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KTM / Re: Jetting Help - KTM390 1981

« on: March 30, 2012, 09:40:03 PM »

I suggest that you buy a standard Bing on ebay there are a few tricks to sort out these great bikes and a flat slide carb isn't one of them. There are also two 81 model 390's is yours the big fin engine or the small fin?

Please excuse my ignorance here........ I think its the big fin head. Now I only say that because the fins are bigger than what's on my TT500. I thought all KTM's had bigger than normal fins (Compared to Jap bikes) The reason I am asking about the Mikuni carbs is I have these on hand and don't have the original Bing. However I will look for a Bing on E/bay. Had a look today and found a few that might fit the bill, however none off a 390. So again any help on what size Bing and a starting point for the jetting would be appreciated.

Cheers Richo.

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KTM / Jetting Help - KTM390 1981

« on: March 28, 2012, 10:23:30 PM »

G'day guys, need a bit of help in getting the jetting on this beast sorted out. Can any one give me an idea on the starting points of what jets you are running in either a Mikuni Flat slide 38mm or a Mikuni VM 38mm round slide. I have one of each, with both way out of tune so need an idea of where to start to try and save a few hours. It currently has the flat slide fitted however runs rough and won't idle and tends to stall. Can usually do most mechanical work however the black art of carbs always freaks me out.

Cheers Richo.

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KTM / Re: Team Tossa Austrian Combine harvester

« on: October 29, 2011, 08:15:15 PM »

Hey Bazza, this (your old KTM 390 ) runs like a bear with a bigger bear after it. Off the line its quicker than my HL500........and thats got some poke on take off.
Its going on display at the Bike show next weekend if you want to have a drool.

Heh, heh, heh.......... I bet your pissed.........................
Cheers Richo.

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Wanted / Re: SWM Seeking Bruce Williams

« on: November 03, 2010, 11:27:58 PM »

Thanks guys, will try and give him a call over the next few days and see if I can track down the elusive Mr Williams. I'm trying to post a couple of pics but seem to have some issues. Will get pictures up as soon as I work out how to do the posts.
Cheers 

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Italian (Moto Villa, Beta, SWM etc) / Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.

« on: November 03, 2010, 10:05:43 PM »

Well thats a relief, I thought it was just me!!

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Italian (Moto Villa, Beta, SWM etc) / Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.

« on: November 03, 2010, 08:20:31 PM »

Trying to post a picture of it hope this works. [/img]

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Italian (Moto Villa, Beta, SWM etc) / Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.

« on: November 03, 2010, 07:53:13 PM »

Mine is  an Enduro AUS*SWM*RS250*GSTF1*E0022*.[/img]
Cheers Tyrepower

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Wanted / SWM Seeking Bruce Williams

« on: October 27, 2010, 10:24:42 PM »

G'day all, The Bruce Williams I'm looking for rode a SWM 250 in the 1980 French ISDT held in Briounde. He rode for a West Australian Team entered as the Trail & Enduro Club of WA. The team finished 65th, other team members Peter Johnson and Don Martin both rode Husky 420 autos. I have ended up with the bike he rode in the event and am trying to contact him to see if he can fill in some of the history blanks of the bike.
Appreciate any help members can give on this search.
Cheers Tyrepower. 
 

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Italian (Moto Villa, Beta, SWM etc) / Re: The number of SWM's in Australia.

« on: October 11, 2010, 08:18:13 PM »

I know there is one SWM in WA, an ex works bike ridden by a UK rider, name I can't remember, believe the bike is an 81, but I could be wrong

I know where this bike is........... In my shed. Was waiting for the time and $$ to do it up. Have managed to track down new plastics and parts for it. Was intending to start the resto shortly, however change of situation and will be putting it up for sale shortly. It's a 80 or 81 GS250. Same as the pictured one below your post.

Cheers.